FREE EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES TRAINING

Learn how to become a trained Emergency Disaster Services volunteer!

Springfield MO (March 25, 2013) - Learn how to respond to natural disasters by becoming a trained Emergency Disaster Services volunteer for The Salvation Army. A free EDS training session will take place on Saturday April 6th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army's main location - 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway.

The training session will cover the Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services course, which is designed for those who have limited or no emergency disaster service work. Participants will receive an overview of The Salvation Army's role within disaster work and learn how to prepare and equip themselves for a disaster deployment.

"Trained volunteers play a vital role in helping The Salvation Army respond to natural disasters and other crisis situations," Major Norman Grainger, Ozark Area Coordinator said. "During a disaster or crisis The Salvation Army & its trained EDS volunteers are often among the first on scene helping serve victims and first responders."

Although the session is free registration is required. To register or for more information please call (417) 862-5509 ext. 110 or email richard_myers@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Training materials & lunch will be provided.

What: Emergency Disaster Services Training Session

Course:Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services

When: Saturday April 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: The Salvation Army

1707 W. Chestnut Expressway

Springfield MO

&nb sp; (417) 862-5509 ext. 110

Cost: Free - training materials & lunch will also be provided

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.